As we sprint towards our clean energy future, we’ll need more electricity transmission to ensure we meet the growing demand for renewable energy. Photo: EcoPhotography.
In late October, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $1.3 billion in support for clean energy projects across the country. That money will fund three electricity transmission projects intended to boost clean energy across six states.
One of the projects receiving funding is proposed for here in New England. The Twin States Clean Energy Link would run from the Canadian boarder through Vermont and into New Hampshire to both send and receive clean energy.
It’s fair to say that past discussions around major new transmission lines in New England have been animated. As we look at this latest proposal, we want to make sure that the project provides jobs and lower energy costs widely, while directly…